Hutchinson County, TX

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2021 Population

20,801

1.44% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.6%

2.83% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,288

1.09% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$86,200

5.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

9,114

2.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hutchinson County, TX had a population of 20.8k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $57,288. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hutchinson County, TX declined from 21,105 to 20,801, a −1.44% decrease and its median household income declined from $57,921 to $57,288, a −1.09% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hutchinson County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.1%), White (Hispanic) (11.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.87%), Other (Hispanic) (4.21%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Hutchinson County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Hutchinson County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hutchinson County, TX are Frank Phillips College (286 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hutchinson County, TX was $86,200, and the homeownership rate was 81.9%.

Most people in Hutchinson County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hutchinson County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Hutchinson County, TX borders Carson County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Moore County, TX, Roberts County, TX, and Sherman County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Hutchinson County, TX is home to a population of 20.8k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.03% of Hutchinson County, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.05k people).

In 2021, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.4k people) in Hutchinson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.41k White (Hispanic) and 1.64k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Hutchinson County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hutchinson County, TX was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hutchinson County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hutchinson County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.4k ± 101
White (Hispanic)
2.41k ± 506
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.64k ± 481

24.2%

Hispanic Population

5.04k people

24.2% of the people in Hutchinson County, TX are hispanic (5.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hutchinson County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

5.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.05k people

5.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

As of 2021, 5.03% of Hutchinson County, TX residents (1.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hutchinson County, TX was 5.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hutchinson County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
537 ± 137
Gulf War (2001-)
209 ± 143
Gulf War (1990s)
101 ± 69

Hutchinson County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hutchinson County, TX employs 9.11k people. The largest industries in Hutchinson County, TX are Manufacturing (1,675 people), Retail Trade (1,223 people), and Educational Services (1,115 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($86,701), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,104), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,018).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.11k

2021 Value

± 683

−2.01%

1 Year decline

± 11.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hutchinson County, TX declined at a rate of −2.01%, from 9.3k employees to 9.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hutchinson County, TX, are Production Occupations (1,128 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (986 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (814 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hutchinson County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.11k

2021 Value

± 683

−2.01%

1 Year decline

± 11.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hutchinson County, TX declined at a rate of −2.01%, from 9.3k employees to 9.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hutchinson County, TX, are Manufacturing (1,675 people), Retail Trade (1,223 people), and Educational Services (1,115 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hutchinson County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Hutchinson County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,323

Median earning men ± $4,987

$25,726

Median earning women ± $3,767

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($88,214), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,153), and Public Administration ($65,824).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($79,946), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,875), and Public Administration ($42,098).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

124
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
114
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
91
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$540k
Manufacturing
$42.7k
Construction
$39.6k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hutchinson County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 87.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (11%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.31%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (87.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (11%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.31%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hutchinson County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hutchinson County, TX awarded 286 degrees. The student population of Hutchinson County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 680 male students and 906 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hutchinson County, TX are White (132 and 48.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (118 and 43.5%), Black or African American (8 and 2.95%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 2.58%).

The largest universities in Hutchinson County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Frank Phillips College (286 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hutchinson County, TX are General Studies (122 and 42.7%), Industrial Technology (45 and 15.7%), and Instrumentation Technology (30 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,586 students enrolled in Hutchinson County, TX, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 813 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
122 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
6 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
4 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hutchinson County, TX was General Studies with 122 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hutchinson County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Frank Phillips College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

286 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frank Phillips College with 286 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 132 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hutchinson County, TX, which is 0.857 times less than the 154 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 132 degrees mean that there were 1.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 118 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,898) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hutchinson County, TX was $86,200 in 2021, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $81,600 to $86,200, a 5.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Hutchinson County, TX is 81.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hutchinson County, TX have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hutchinson County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hutchinson County, TX is $57,288. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hutchinson County, TX was Census Tract 9510 with a value of $93,490, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $53,244 and $52,340.

In 2022, 9.87% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.83%.

Housing

Property

$86,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,954

$5,633

Median Property Taxes

±$450

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hutchinson County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hutchinson County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.9% of the housing units in Hutchinson County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hutchinson County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9510
Census Tract 9509
Census Tract 9502

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hutchinson County, TX was Census Tract 9510 with a value of $93,490, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $53,244 and $52,340.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hutchinson County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,288

Median Household Income

± $3,695

6.88k

Number of Households

± 525

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.88k households in Hutchinson County, TX declined from $57,288 from the previous year's value of $57,921.

The following chart displays the households in Hutchinson County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hutchinson County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (2.82%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Hutchinson County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (2.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hutchinson County, TX have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Hutchinson County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hutchinson County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hutchinson County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hutchinson County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.87% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.83%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hutchinson County, TX (2.61k out of 20.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hutchinson County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.4% of the children was living in poverty in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 483 in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 413 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

81.5% of the population of Hutchinson County, TX has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 9.63% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hutchinson County, TX see 3490 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous year (4240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2068 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 10338 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,490 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hutchinson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hutchinson County, TX see an average of 3,490 patients per year. This represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous year (4,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hutchinson County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.5%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

9.63%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hutchinson County, TX grew by 2.32% from 18.1% to 18.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hutchinson County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 84.3 in Hutchinson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hutchinson County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Hutchinson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hutchinson County, TX.

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